All Obituaries

David D. Strabley of Canal Fulton passed away unexpectedly on October 17th at the age of 49. He had a love for golf, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Dallas Cowboys. Dave also loved spending time with his family, especially if it involved getting Wasabi for dinner. He was preceded in death by Bill Strabley (Father). He was survived by his daughter Alyssa, his mother Tong, his aunt Sandy, his sister Gail, his niece Kami, his nephew John, and his great niece Winter. If you have something Ohio...

Carl Richard Bell, age 87, of Manchester (Reedsville, PA) passed away on October 15, 2019 in Canal Fulton, OH. Carl was born in Akron to Earl and Roxie Bell. He went to school at Manchester and then went directly into the US Navy, and was a member of the America Legion Post 739. He was a Barber for many years and drove a concrete mixer for many more. He loved hunting and fishing and was a life member and past officer of the Briar Hill Hunting and Fishing Club of Piedmont Ohio, where he loved...

Kenneth P. Sibila, age 68, went to his eternal resting place on September 23, 2019. He resided in Rotonda West, Florida for approximately 3 years with his wife Donna K (Scott) Sibila, where he found his "Paradise and Happy Place". Born in 1951 to the late Glenn and Roberta Sibila. Preceded in Death by first wife Donna E (Demchock) Sibila. In addition his wife and best friend of 19 years he leaves behind his son, Kenneth Jr; daughter Nicole Pratt (Dave); grandchildren Andrew and...

Janet Lee Meurer, 65 of Mineral City, passed away on Tuesday, October 15th at Aultman hospital. She was born Nov. 21,1953 in Canton, Ohio. Janet has been an East Sparta resident most of her life, graduating from Sandy Valley in 1973, she received her college degree in medical assisting from Brown Mackey and served in the Marines for 2 years. She mostly spent time with her family and pets. Janet Lee Meurer is survived by her parents, Ervin and Gene Carpenter; husband, George Meurer; children,...

Martina (Whittaker) Cordi Surrounded by her loving family, Martina lost her battle with cancer on Friday, October 18th.  She was born September 18, 1969 and lived most of her life in northeast Ohio, most recently in Canal Fulton.  She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Chad, her sons Derek, Nicholas (Jessica) and Kasey Sheppard, Mother Londa Carr-Whittaker, Father Martin Whittaker, sister Rece (Mike) Schnee and brother Grady Whittaker.She was a bright light to all who knew her...

 Debbie Turley 68, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  Debbie was born on Sept. 10, 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton. She graduated in 1969 from Northwest High School then continued her education at The University of Akron. She was employed by TeamHealth for the past 23 years.  Debbie's greatest love was spending time with her family, her boxer Macy, and watching the Cleveland Browns.  Nobody was a stranger to Debbie and she would go...

Timothy Patrick Jones, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 7 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by family and loving friends. Tim was born May 5, 1971 in Canton, OH. He was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School. Tim chose not to participate in school sports and instead decided to spend his free time at the library-throwing the Dewey Decimal cards around the room. Tim had a larger than life personality, which made those around him love him. He never met a person that didn't...

Mary Margaret Woodall, age 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 27, 2019. Mary worked with the mentally and physically handicapped most of her career life.  Mary was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Massillon. She was a talented sewer and crocheter whom often made blankets and prayer shawls for friends and family. Preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Dorothy (Stauffer) Bristor and mother-in-law, Pearl Woodall; Mary...

Selma L. Garrett, 92 of North Lawrence passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home.  Preceded in death by husband of 66 years, Oscar Garrett; sons, Richard and Daniel Garrett and is survived by daughter, Barbara (Larry) Patterson; sons, Tim (Jean) Garrett and David Garrett; Nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  She was very well loved and will be missed a lot.  Funeral services will be THURSDAY 1:00 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling...

Michele J. Harpster, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. Born on April 12, 1943 in Akron to the late Emil and Ethel McNeal, she lived most of her life in Akron and resided in Canal Fulton for the past 25 years. Michele attended Victory Chapel and enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Bruce Harpster; brother, Robert McNeal and...